Habagat, trough, LPA to bring rains in Visayas, Mindanao Saturday

Habagat, trough, LPA to bring rains in Visayas, Mindanao Saturday

MANILA, Philippines — Parts of the country are likely to experience cloudy and rainy weather on Saturday due to the southwest monsoon (habagat), the trough of Tropical Storm Jacinto, and another low-pressure area (LPA) east of Mindanao, the state weather agency said. Jacinto exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) last Thursday, but its trough will still bring rains over Ilocos Norte, Batanes, and Cagayan, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) in its morning forecast. “But throughout the day, or by midday onwards, these rains will lessen. We will have improving weather, except for possible […]... Keep on reading: Habagat, trough, LPA to bring rains in Visayas, Mindanao Saturday

BE Grand Resort Bohol stages biggest BIM, opens path to global races

BE Grand Resort Bohol stages biggest BIM, opens path to global races

An extension of Bohol’s famed Sandugo Festival, the third installation of the BE Grand International Marathon – The Sandugo Run (BIM) brought together around 4,300 runners from across the Philippine region and beyond, racing through the scenic streets of Bohol, making it the island’s biggest running event, on August 24, 2025.      With the […]... Keep on reading: BE Grand Resort Bohol stages biggest BIM, opens path to global races

LPA near Mindanao may enter PAR in 24 hours, unlikely to be cyclone

LPA near Mindanao may enter PAR in 24 hours, unlikely to be cyclone

MANILA, Philippines — The low-pressure area (LPA) east of Mindanao may enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) within the next 24 hours but is not yet projected to develop into a tropical cyclone, the state weather bureau said in its latest update. Designated as 08h, the LPA was last spotted 1,165 kilometers east of Northeastern Mindanao as of 3 a.m. on Saturday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) in its morning weather forecast. “There is a low chance for this to develop into a storm, but it may enter our area of responsibility within […]... Keep on reading: LPA near Mindanao may enter PAR in 24 hours, unlikely to be cyclone

BI issues lookout order vs Atong Ang, Gretchen Barretto

BI issues lookout order vs Atong Ang, Gretchen Barretto

MANILA, Philippines — Businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang and actress Gretchen Barretto have been included in an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) over the case of the missing “sabungeros” (cockfighting fans), along with other suspects, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Friday. According to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, the order was issued against the individuals identified by whistleblower Julie Patidongan to be involved in the case. “We have a lookout bulletin for all of them. I’’s already there. Those mentioned by Patidongan have been issued lookout bulletins already,” Remulla, speaking in a mix of Filipino and English, said in a […]... Keep on reading: BI issues lookout order vs Atong Ang, Gretchen Barretto

Filipino jobseekers reminded of deployment ban in Myanmar

Filipino jobseekers reminded of deployment ban in Myanmar

MANILA – Filipino jobseekers are reminded not to accept suspicious job offers in Myanmar, as a deployment ban is currently in place in the Southeast Asian state. The Philippine Embassy in Myanmar made the reiteration on Friday after reporting a rise in the number of Filipinos entering the country supposedly to work as “customer service representatives.” “Madalas kinukunan ng mga ito ng 70-day business visa. Muli pong pinapaalalahanan ang lahat na nananatili ang pagpapairal ng deployment ban sa Myanmar (Often, they would be getting a 70-day business visa. We again remind everyone that the deployment ban in Myanmar remains in […]... Keep on reading: Filipino jobseekers reminded of deployment ban in Myanmar

Kapuso Stream: August 30, 2025 | LIVE

Kapuso Stream: August 30, 2025 | LIVE

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DTI intensifies campaignvs illicit vape products

DTI intensifies campaignvs illicit vape products

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is intensifying efforts to dismantle illicit vape products as part of an ongoing campaign to curb the sale of illegally-sourced products. It is continuously coordinating with concerned government agencies, including the Bureau of Customs, Bureau of Internal Revenue, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, National Bureau of Investigation […]... Keep on reading: DTI intensifies campaignvs illicit vape products

Jeepney, tricycle drivers added to rice program

Jeepney, tricycle drivers added to rice program

The government will include jeepney and tricycle drivers in its subsidized rice program starting mid-September, as the Department of Agriculture (DA) continues to expand the scope of the initiative. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the agency is coordinating with Transport ation Secretary Vince Dizon for the inclusion of transport workers in the P20 […]... Keep on reading: Jeepney, tricycle drivers added to rice program

AFP: No Chinese interference during PH-Australia maritime drills

AFP: No Chinese interference during PH-Australia maritime drills

The military said on Friday that China did not interfere with the drills that the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Australian Defence Forces (ADF) conducted during Exercise Amphibious Land Operation (Alon) in the West Philippine Sea, the largest iteration of the bilateral exercise since it began in 2023. Commander of the Armed Forces […]... Keep on reading: AFP: No Chinese interference during PH-Australia maritime drills

‘Don’t pity me, I’m OK,’ former PNP chief says

‘Don’t pity me, I’m OK,’ former PNP chief says

Former Philippine National Police chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III on Friday thanked his supporters, but urged them “not to pity him” because millions of other people are more deserving due to their repeated suffering due to persistent floods. “Thank you to those who pity me, but I ask of you: do not pity me. In […]... Keep on reading: ‘Don’t pity me, I’m OK,’ former PNP chief says

DFA neither confirms nor denies visit of Taiwan foreign minister

DFA neither confirms nor denies visit of Taiwan foreign minister

A day after reiterating the Philippines’ commitment to its One-China policy, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Friday that it did not recognize any Taiwan official who may have been a part of a Taiwanese American business mission that visited the country recently. “Consistent with the Philippines’ One-China Policy, no official from Taiwan […]... Keep on reading: DFA neither confirms nor denies visit of Taiwan foreign minister

Next for Sara: Japan again, then back to Hague

Next for Sara: Japan again, then back to Hague

She’s not done with her international travels yet. Vice President Sara Duterte is embarking on another foreign trip—a visit to Japan next month, where she is set to meet with the Filipino community there. This will be her third trip to Japan this year. Duterte disclosed her trip to Japan when she spoke to one […]... Keep on reading: Next for Sara: Japan again, then back to Hague

Blame game in Leyte town as riverbank wall collapses

Blame game in Leyte town as riverbank wall collapses

TACLOBAN CITY—Mayor Bernardino Tacoy of Matag-ob, Leyte, wants to know how a P96-million flood control project in his town was implemented after a section of the structure collapsed at the height of heavy rains this week. The project, undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) Fourth Engineering District in Leyte, was built […]... Keep on reading: Blame game in Leyte town as riverbank wall collapses

Raducanu's best US Open since 2021 title ends with loss to Rybakina

Raducanu's best US Open since 2021 title ends with loss to Rybakina

NEW YORK — Emma Raducanu‘s best U.S. Open since her surprising 2021 title ended in the third round with a 6-1, 6-2 loss to 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in just 62 minutes Friday. Raducanu, who said she will continue to work with new coach Francisco Roig through the end of this season, has lost to past Grand Slam champions at every major in 2025: Iga Swiatek at the Australian Open and French Open, then Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon before this exit. “When the very top play against me, they have a point to prove that they’re at the top, […]... Keep on reading: Raducanu's best US Open since 2021 title ends with loss to Rybakina

Gomez rant vs journos could lead to House ethics probe

Gomez rant vs journos could lead to House ethics probe

Actor-turned-politician Richard Gomez is under fire for his social media rant against journalists who were seeking the Leyte congressman’s reaction to allegations linking him to a faulty flood control project in his district. In a Facebook post on Thursday, Gomez, instead of addressing the queries, dismissed them on orchestrated “media spin” and shared the screenshots […]... Keep on reading: Gomez rant vs journos could lead to House ethics probe

Lookout order issued vs Atong, Gretchen, others in ‘sabungeros’ case

Lookout order issued vs Atong, Gretchen, others in ‘sabungeros’ case

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday said an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (Ilbo) had been issued against the suspects in the case of the missing “sabungeros,” or cockfighting aficionados—among them gambling tycoon Atong Ang and his former girlfriend, actress Gretchen Barretto. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said the Ilbo was issued against persons identified […]... Keep on reading: Lookout order issued vs Atong, Gretchen, others in ‘sabungeros’ case